High school STEM units will encourage the use of Web 2.0 tools to create, collaborate, and communicate content online. The information below identifies suggested tools students can use. These are just suggestions. There are many more tools that are not on this list that may be incorporated in STEM units.
Collaborative Web Pages
Wikis - A wiki is a website that is easily created and edited in a web browser. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and are often used to create collaborative websites, to power and enhance community collaboration and communication. Commonly used wiki sites:
Google Sites- Google Sites is an easy way to make information accessible to people who need quick, up-to-date information and access. Teams can work together on a Google Site to add file attachments, information from other Google applications (i.e., Google Docs, Google Calendar, YouTube and Picasa), and new content.
Collaborative Web Pages
- Wikis - A wiki is a website that is easily created and edited in a web browser. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and are often used to create collaborative websites, to power and enhance community collaboration and communication. Commonly used wiki sites:
http://www.wikispaces.com/http://pbworks.com/
- Google Sites- Google Sites is an easy way to make information accessible to people who need quick, up-to-date information and access. Teams can work together on a Google Site to add file attachments, information from other Google applications (i.e., Google Docs, Google Calendar, YouTube and Picasa), and new content.
http://www.google.com/sites/help/intl/en/overview.htmlPresentation Tools
Brainstorm and Mind Map
The tools listed below allow students to record, organize, map, and share ideas electronically.